Pornhub returns to Australia after banning access due to age verification rules
Australian adults again able to access the world’s most popular porn site after parent company introduces age checking via Apple devices
World
theguardian.com
07.10.2026
Hunter Valley community group wins landmark high court climate change case
Ruling on Mount Pleasant coalmine shows ‘we cannot continue to dig up coal … and pretend the consequences have nothing to do with us’, group saysA Hunter Valley community group has won Australia’s fir
World
theguardian.com
07.10.2026
Cameron Green injury opens door to Nic Maddinson ahead of first South Africa Test
Australia all-rounder fails to overcome abdominal strainMaddinson or Cooper Connolly to fill No 5 spot in Durban openerAndrew McDonald insists Nic Maddinson’s Test squad call-up should be no shock, wi
Sport
theguardian.com
07.10.2026
Meet the long-legged giants that light up the deep ocean
Thousands of meters below the waves off Australia's east coast, far beyond where sunlight can reach, a stunning light show takes place in the dark. The cause? Two species of long-legged creatures emit
Science
phys.org
06.10.2026
Is Australia ready for a datacentre boom? – podcast
As technology companies push to expand AI infrastructure across Australia, residents from suburban Melbourne to regional Queensland are raising concerns over noise, power demands and local impacts. Co
Finance
theguardian.com
06.10.2026
Coalition’s migration plan risks breaching India free trade agreement and damaging economy, advocates warn
Angus Taylor’s drastic cuts to graduate visas aim to end a citizenship pathway, but universities body says changes will make Australia less competitive
World
theguardian.com
06.10.2026
Susannah Place in The Rocks, Australia
Located in The Rocks, Sydney's oldest neighborhood, the four humble terrace houses that make up Susannah Place were built in 1844 by Irish immigrants. For over 150 years, the row housed more than 100
Journal
atlasobscura.com
06.10.2026
Rising heat linked to faster telomere loss in wild Australian birds
Extreme heat can have a profound impact on wild animals, causing their death in the most extreme cases and leaving less visible marks in others. Understanding the effects of temperature changes on spe
Science
phys.org
06.10.2026
Cancer survival is improving, but return‑to‑work support is falling behind
Australia has made significant strides in improving cancer survival, but new research from Griffith University finds far less progress in supporting survivors' return to work, which remains a major ch
Science
phys.org
06.10.2026
OpenAI delivers a mea culpa to the Australian government in person – but answers still elude
Jason Kwon’s answers were provided in a helpful, quiet and calm manner. For a company under intense scrutiny, there were no missteps Open AI’s Jason Kwon flew 15 hours from San Francisco to Sydney to
World
theguardian.com
06.10.2026
New report reveals gaps in corporate modern slavery disclosures
Many of Australia's largest companies fail to show enough public evidence that workers affected by modern slavery can safely report concerns, a new Monash University–led report has found.
Science
phys.org
06.10.2026
OpenAI admits misstep in handling AI agent interactions with Australian government sites – video
In a parliamentary inquiry, OpenAI chief strategy officer Jason Kwon is questioned by independent senator David Pocock about the company's notification process after OpenAI agents accessed Australian
Tech
theguardian.com
06.10.2026
Israeli ambassador to Australia says he hopes for return to ‘traditional friendship’ on October 7 anniversary eve
Relations have soured between the two countries over a number of issues since 2023, but Hillel Newman says a ‘reset’ is possible r to Australia
World
theguardian.com
06.10.2026
Australian consumer confidence plunges to worst level since 1990s after RBA rate rise
Key indicator dropped about 20% after the Reserve Bank last month announced the highest interest rates since 2011 e most persistently
World
theguardian.com
06.10.2026
OpenAI apologizes for Australia hack amid pushback on data center project
An OpenAI prototype sought access to a government health statistics portal, sidestepping restrictions to breach a section hosting private files.
World
japantimes.co.jp
06.10.2026
OpenAI admits response to Australian government hacks 'not good enough'
Top executive Jason Kwon tells hearing company has added "more precautions" to its training environments.
Finance
bbc.co.uk
06.10.2026
Australian opposition vows ‘biggest cut to immigration’ in country’s history
The Liberal-National Coalition's sweeping proposal comes amid growing anti-immigration sentiment due to high living costs and housing shortages.
World
japantimes.co.jp
06.10.2026
Agreement to transition away from fossil fuels ‘not open for renegotiation’, Pacific leader tells pre-Cop
International leaders visit Tuvalu as part of climate talks co-hosted by Australia ahead of Cop31 conferencePacific island leaders have urged a promised global transition away from fossil fuels must n
World
theguardian.com
06.10.2026
'Sandpapergate’ adds to intrigue of Australia Test tour of South Africa
Australia's first Test tour of South Africa since 'Sandpapergate' in 2018 begins with the first of three Tests in Durban on Friday - live on Sky Sports - as the top two in the world rankings do battle
Sport
skysports.com
06.10.2026
RSPCA NSW director quits over welfare standards for RSPCA-branded chicken
Mark Steele says he is ‘ashamed to be associated’ with the RSPCA Certified scheme, which badges 97% of chicken sold in Australia -pres
World
theguardian.com
06.10.2026